Cryptic crossword clue
One packaging 16 across, but not Courage? 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word BOTTLER

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The straight part
We know that "One packaging 16 across" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one packaging 16 across = bottler.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does BOTTLER mean?

BOTTLER noun
  1. A person, company, or thing who bottles, especially in bulk.
  2. A truck used for transporting bottled goods in crates.
  3. A person who or group that fails to meet expectations, especially one prone to such failure.
  4. A Punchman's assistant who collects money ("bottle") from the audience.
BOTTLER noun
  1. (often with "real") a person or thing that is excellent or admirable.

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